Coshocton County Emergency Operations Plan
EVACUATION and TRANSPORTATION
I.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this annex is to document the plan for safe and orderly evacuation of people
threatened by an emergency or disaster situation in Coshocton County.
II.
SITUATION and ASSUMPTIONS
SITUATION
1. Emergency conditions could occur in Coshocton County from natural disasters (tornadoes,
flooding, fires, or other natural events), from hazardous materials that are used, stored,
produced, or transported in the county, and nuclear events. Any one of these conditions
could require the need for an evacuation of residents.
2. There are populated areas within Coshocton County that are in close proximity to facilities
using or storing hazardous materials. The residents near these facilities may have to be
evacuated in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Maps of these locations are part of
the Coshocton County Hazardous Materials Plan.
3. The Ohio Revised Code authorizes law enforcement and fire departments the power to
protect the lives and property of the citizens in their jurisdiction. Therefore, the Coshocton
County Sheriff, West Lafayette Police Chief, and the Chiefs of the Fire Departments are
empowered to determine the need and to order evacuations during emergencies.
4. In Coshocton County, when time allows, all evacuation orders will be coordinated with the
County Commissioners, Mayors or Township Trustees of the affected jurisdiction and the
Emergency Management Director before they are released to the public.
ASSUMPTIONS
Assumptions need to be made on probable operational situations under disaster/emergency
conditions.
1. Residents, who live in an area at risk and have sufficient warning time to evacuate, and have
the means to do so, will evacuate on their own after notification from authorities.
2. With advanced warning, fifty percent (50%) or more of the residents may spontaneously
evacuate a threatened jurisdiction before an evacuation order is given.
3. County emergency safety personnel will assist those in need of assistance.
4. Some residences will refuse to evacuate regardless of the threat.
5. Many residents with pets will refuse to evacuate unless arrangements have been made to
care for their animals.
6. The evacuation of county residents to an adjacent county will be done in coordination with
the Coshocton County EMA Director and the host county EMA Director.
7. It is estimated that about twenty percent (20%) of the population at risk will take advantage
of sheltering in a mass care facility. From other evacuations that have occurred in the State
of Ohio, it has been demonstrated that a majority of the people who need to evacuate their
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home, seek shelter with relatives, friends, or motels rather than use provided mass-care
centers.
8. While evacuations in the county have been minimal, it is possible that a future disaster /
emergency could cause a large evacuation and planning for a large-scale evacuation is part
of the preparation.
9. According to the Highway Capacity Manual referenced in FEMA CPG 2-1 5, the following
capacity for an ideal evacuation movement is:
1,200 vehicles / hr.
2,000 vehicles / hr.
two lane undivided rural roads
per hour, per lane in multi-lane rural highways with two or more lanes
in each direction
2,400 vehicles / hr.
per hour, per lane in multi-lane divided freeways or expressways with
limited access.
10. Emergency public information will be released to evacuees telling them where public
shelters are located. Routes that are restricted due to the emergency will be identified.
11. The activated EOC will work to schedule school buses and / or other transportation for
residents without vehicles.
12. Assembly points where evacuees may board buses will be announced by radio and/or bull
horns in the affected areas.
13. In an immediate danger situation, the sheriff’s department and fire personnel may force
unwilling persons to evacuate (reference: Ohio Attorney General Opinion #87-099). EMS
and REACT personnel may assist under the direction of the sheriff or fire personnel.
14. If the sheriff, fire, EMS or REACT personnel choose to not forcibly evacuate any unwilling
adult (believed to be of sound mind), they must document the refusal to evacuate by listing
names, addresses, date and time of refusal. Telephone numbers of the next-of-kin is also
beneficial for notification purposes.
15. Evacuation of people at risk for emergency situations that occur with little or no warning will
be implemented on an ad hoc basis. The individual responsible for implementing this
should be the Incident Commander at the scene of the emergency with support arranged
through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as necessary. Evacuation instructions
will be based on known or assumed health risks associated for whatever hazard caused the
evacuation.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
There are facilities in Coshocton County with Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS). Most of
these facilities are located within populated areas among other industries and businesses.
Depending on the time of day, the day of the week, etc., the number of people who may need
evacuated would vary.
Sheltering-in-place can also be utilized if appropriate for the incident.
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FLOODING – Areas located along the Muskingum, Tuscarawas and Walhonding Rivers, and
other creeks and streams in the county that routinely flood after heavy rainfall are located in
non-populated areas, and citizens in these areas know the danger. The majority of these
people know when and how to get out due to the frequency of flooding in those areas, and know
where they will be going without the assistance of county government.
The area in Coshocton County that is subject to the greatest damage from flooding is the area
in Coshocton between 2nd Street and the Muskingum River. Detailed evacuation plans for this
area are listed in Tab 2.
Refer to Annex L for more information on flooding.
TORNADOES - While Coshocton County has not had any significant tornado activity for years,
a tornado with a major magnitude could occur.
Due to the lack of time and the unknown of an exact location pre-tornado evacuation is not a
standard practice. The instructions are to go to a safe location at once.
Tornadoes destroy homes and property as they pass and evacuating is not as necessary as
insuring the victims are safe from the debris remaining.
As tornadoes leave debris everywhere, this can hamper emergency personnel responding to
the area with assistance.
In the past, severe thunderstorm damage left many trees down, houses damaged from fallen
trees, and some families have had to leave their homes until the homes were repaired. Shelters
have not been necessary and the affected families knew the evacuation route to their temporary
residence.
Refer to Annex L-B for more information on tornadoes.
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The Coshocton County EMA Director is responsible for initiating the activities concerning
mitigation and preparation for an evacuation.
MITIGATION
1. Identify and develop plans for areas that may require evacuation.
2. Discourage development, particularly residential, in floodplains and other hazardous areas.
3. Develop emergency public information messages for areas where the risk population and
the evacuation routes can be predetermined.
4. Maintain contact with the Sheriff’s office, and elected officials in municipal and county
governments to insure their SOP’s (standard operating procedures) are up to date and
address their assignment responsibilities in the event of an emergency evacuation.
PREPAREDNESS
1. In cooperation with school superintendents, maintain a listing of the transportation
supervision that can be reached 24 hours per day to provide school buses to support the
evacuation.
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2. Identify and maintain a listing of the special needs population groups (handicapped, senior
citizens, daycare centers) who may require special assistance during an evacuation.
3. Advise fire and rescue forces to maintain files of the special needs groups in their
jurisdiction.
RESPONSE
The Coshocton County Sheriff’s office and Fire Chiefs of affected jurisdictions are responsible
for response phase activities.
1. With the agency requesting the EOC to be activated, evaluate the need for an evacuation.
2. Notify hospitals, nursing homes, schools, day care centers, retirement communities, and
other special needs facilities to activate emergency plans and assist them as needed.
3. Notify residents in affected area.
4. Activate REACT personnel and provide traffic control for evacuating population.
5. Provide public information for evacuees.
6. Coordinate with Emergency Medical Service (EMS) for medical, transportation, and related
support for the handicapped and elderly during an evacuation emergency.
7. Schedule transportation resources with school superintendents and review routes.
8. Notify Red Cross to open shelters as needed.
RECOVERY
Coshocton County Sheriff’s office and the Coshocton County EMA Director have primary
responsibility for recovery efforts.
1. Monitor area in cooperation with other response organizations and review findings in order to
determine when the environment is safe for reentry.
2. Coordinate the return order with Coshocton County Commissioners, mayor, or township
trustees of the affected jurisdiction.
3. Designate return routes and provide appropriate public information to evacuees.
4. Coordinate with utility providers for resumption of services.
5. Maintain listing of expended resources and man hours.
IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
EVACUATION POLICY
1. The Incident Commander must coordinate with the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the
affected jurisdiction(s) before an evacuation order is given, if time and circumstances
permits.
2. The Incident Commander will appoint an Evacuation Coordinator who will work with the
Coshocton County EOC if activated. This coordinator will act as liaison between the site and
the EOC.
3. Sheriff’s Officers or police of the affected jurisdiction will provide movement control for the
evacuation and support fire departments in notification efforts. Coshocton County REACT
may assist in this effort.
TRANSPORTATION POLICY
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1. The EMA Director will maintain a list of the transportation supervision that can be reached 24
hours per day to provide school buses and drivers that can be used on short notice to assist
in an evacuation.
2. The County EMA office maintains a listing of transportation resources that can be used on
short notice for an evacuation.
3. The MRDD Agency Director will maintain a list of school buses and drivers that can be used
on short notice to assist in an evacuation.
4. The owners/administrators of EMS squads, handicapped transportation services cooperate
with the Transportation Coordinator to provide listings of ambulances, vans, and other
vehicles that can be used to evacuate the handicapped and infirmed.
5. Transportation will be provided for those who do not own automobiles. Pick up points will be
announced in public information releases.
6. Most evacuees will evacuate in their own vehicles.
7. The American Red Cross, in cooperation with local authorities at the shelter sites, will
designate parking areas. Vehicle security will be provided by the sheriff's department or
their designated volunteer forces.
COSHOCTON COUNTY EMA / EOC
1. Activate the EOC if needed, and coordinate with Incident Commander for evacuation
support.
2. Execute evacuation plans and SOP in cooperation with response organizations.
3. Coordinate relocation into other jurisdictions with the EMA directors in receiving counties.
4. Assure public information press releases are provided.
5. Notify state and federal officials as required.
SHERIFF / VILLAGE POLICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Provide movement control for evacuation.
Coordinate sheriff department activities with EOC .
Provide security in evacuated areas.
Support fire departments in providing notification to evacuees.
Establish perimeter and crowd control.
Assist in public information.
COSHOCTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
1. Provide buses for evacuation, as requested by the EOC / Incident Commander.
LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
1. Develop a roster of essential employees who must remain during an evacuation.
2. Develop plans for the relocation of essential documents and resources.
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
1. Designate an Incident Commander and provide direction and control at scene of evacuation
in coordination with County Commissioners, Mayors, or Township Trustees of the
jurisdiction.
2. Notify the EOC of need for transportation.
3. Provide liaison to the EOC for coordination of material / personnel support.
4. Notify individuals to be evacuated.
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5. Determine when environment is safe for return of evacuees.
V.
DIRECTION AND CONTROL
1. The Incident Commander is responsible for Direction and Control of the evacuation scene.
2. The Incident Commander will coordinate with the highest-elected officials of the affected
jurisdiction before an evacuation order is issued, if time permits.
3. The Incident Commander will coordinate with the EOC for material support, release of
emergency public information, and briefings to officials.
4. The EOC Coordinator for transportation schedules the school buses and coordinates
requests for additional transportation resources with the Evacuation Coordinator in the EOC.
VI. CONTINUITY OF OPERATION
The following succession of authority designates positions to ensure continuous leadership,
authority, and responsibility in emergency positions.
A. Incident Commander
1. Next senior official to Incident Commander
2. Second senior official
B. Evacuation Coordinator
1. Fire official appointed by Incident Commander
2. Relief for official appointed by Incident Commander
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
ADMINISTRATION
1. The county EMA Director, in cooperation with sheriff, fire, and government officials of the
jurisdictions will administer the policies necessary to fulfill the responsibilities listed in this
annex.
2. Coshocton County Fire Departments have entered into a statewide mutual-aid agreement to
assure adequate material and personnel and resources support the response in the event of
emergencies. Activation of mutual-aid will occur according to the procedures listed in the
agreement.
3. Requests for state assistance will be made through the County EMA.
LOGISTICS
1. Transportation of Essential Workers to and from the risk area(s) will be provided by their
respective organizations. Should additional transportation be required, requests will be
made through the activated EOC or through the Incident Commander, if the EOC is not
activated.
2. Overcoming unforeseen impediments is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in
cooperation with officials of the affected jurisdiction(s), if the EOC is not activated.
3. If the EOC is activated, the Incident Commander will request assistance in resolving the
difficulties through the EOC.
4. Vehicles having mechanical problems during an evacuation will be moved to the side of the
road and sheriff / village police will provide movement control and will transport stranded
evacuees.
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VIII.
PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to Basic Plan, Development and Maintenance Section.
IX. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
Authorities
Ohio Pubic Transportation and Safety Rules, Rule #301-83-16. As amended. Non-Routine Use
of School Buses effective October 22, 1984.
References
Ohio Revised Code 733.03, 733.23 (General Powers of Mayors). 737.11
(Duties for Municipal Police and Fire Departments), 311 .07 (General Powers and Duties of the
Sheriff), and the Ohio Attorney General’s Opinion #1 532.
X.
ADDENDUM
Tab 1 - Evacuation in Response to Threat of CBRN Attack
Tab 2 - Evacuation of Coshocton 2nd Street to the Muskingum River Area
Tab 3 - Emergency Transportation Providers
XI. AUTHENTICATION
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James T. Van Horn, Director
Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency
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Tab 1
I.
Evacuation in Response to Threat of CBRN Attack
PURPOSE
This appendix provides procedures for an evacuation due to an attack or attack threat using
nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.
II.
SITUATION and ASSUMPTIONS
SITUATION
1.
Potential enemies of the United States have the capability to launch an attack on the United
States with sufficient weapons to strike a high proportion of our industrial, military, and
population areas.
2.
Two options are available for protecting the population from the effects of attack:
a.
If a period of increasing tension and deteriorating relations precedes an attack,
population relocation may be initiated to remove the population from a target or risk
area and relocate it in a safer host area. This will prevent the population from receiving
the direct effects from the attack and it will allow for essential services and production
capabilities to be maintained. It is anticipated an attack on the United States would
most likely be preceded by such a crisis period allowing sufficient time for crisis
relocation to take place.
b.
If an attack appears imminent or has already occurred, another option is in-place
sheltering. Immediate shielding from the direct effects of the attack offers some
protection. This may occur in private homes or other buildings or in designated
community fallout shelters.
3.
If the entire area of Coshocton County is considered a low risk area, in-place sheltering
should be employed in the entire county.
4.
Certain vital facilities and activities must be continued to preserve the county, to assist in
relocating essential goods and services to the relocated population, and/or continue
industrial production important to the economy.
5.
Coshocton County has been designated as a host county should a crisis occur and
relocation is implemented. Most likely, these evacuees will be arriving from metropolitan
areas of the state. See Tab 4 for details (under development)
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATION
1.
Pre-Crisis Phase - normal readiness during peacetime.
2.
Crisis Phase - includes increased readiness and mobilization of emergency services, if and
when ordered by the Governor.
3.
Movement Phase - begins when the Governor of Ohio orders evacuation of high-hazards
areas.
Phase 1 - Public with vehicles
Phase 2 - Public needing transportation special needs population
Phase 3 - Movement of resources and essential workers
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4.
Sustaining Period - begins with arrival of evacuees in reception areas and involves support
and care of evacuees. This phase includes maintenance and support of critical production
and service activities by essential personnel commuting to and from high-hazard area.
Relocatees will self-manage in host areas.
5.
Return Phase - begins when ordered by the Governor and covers the time necessary to
safely move the population back to their homes.
B.
Notification and Mobilization
Notice of an enemy attack and consequent emergency response mobilization is initiated
nationally. State government will forward this notification to local government utilizing a system,
which determines appropriate actions that must be taken. The county EMA will activate the
EOC.
C. In-Place Sheltering
In-place sheltering may be the necessary option to be implemented even if crisis relocation has
been previously implemented. In-place sheltering will allow for protection from radioactive
fallout. In-place sheltering will be implemented through a combination of improved or expedient
shelters, and assigned community fallout shelters.
D. Key Workers
Each jurisdiction will be responsible for designating key workers to ensure continuity of
government and for preservation of records. Each industry within the township will be
responsible for designating key workers to ensure industrial productivity, and the relocation of
essential goods and services needed in the safe areas.
Key workers will commute from a safe-area to their place of employment. Key workers will be
identified by an identification card supplied by their employers.
Once all residents have been evacuated from risk areas, buses will be available to transport key
workers if necessary. Risk and close-in host areas should assure that any non-essential key
workers from the risk area return to their close-in host area. Ensure that essential workers are
knowledgeable of their shelter assignments in the risk area.
E.
Evacuation Information
The residents will receive information concerning evacuation routes, essential items to take with
them, and the destination shelter.
F.
Resources
Extra resources will be requested / provided from the risk area to support accelerated host area
operations. If crisis relocation is ordered, resources left in the risk area for protection of life and
property will be transferred to the host areas for preservation if an attack occurs and to assist
the host areas’ expanded populations.
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IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
In the event of a national security emergency, all emergency response groups within each
jurisdiction will be activated. Responsibilities of each agency, department, and organization in
this region will be as shown in the Evacuation Annex or other parts of this plan.
V.
DIRECTION AND CONTROL
Direction and Control will follow those procedures outlined in Annex A (Direction and Control).
VI. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
When it becomes necessary to evacuate, the seat of government will not relocate until all
residents have been evacuated, all essential resources and equipment have been relocated,
and all key workers in government and industry have been established their operations.
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
See Section VII of the Evacuation section of the Mass Care/Sheltering and Evacuation Annex.
VIII. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to Basic Plan, Plan Development and Maintenance.
IX. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
Refer to Basic Plan, Authorities and Reference Section.
X.
ADDENDUM
Attachment 1
Evacuation Planning Checklist
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Attachment 1
Evacuation Planning Checklist
1.
Have you identified your political boundaries and risk population? (.5 psi and above - plan
for 100% evacuation of 2 psi areas)??.
2.
Have you selected in-place sheltering within the county or will you be forced to evacuate to
surrounding jurisdictions?
3.
How will you group your evacuees?
a. How do they know where to go?
b. Group by geographic or zip codes or what?
4.
Critical worker force (10% of your risk area residents - this includes their families).
a. I.D.?
b. Shelters?
c. Instructions?
d. Feeding?
e. Reentry?
5.
Identification of special needs population (handicapped, elderly and institutionalized, nonspeaking English, transients, jail inmates)?
6.
Specific allocation to host counties? (1:1 desired - consider host availability of fallout shelter
space).
7.
What is your stay-behind policy (5% - 20%)?
8.
Transportation?
a. Autos
b. Buses: school, tour
c. Identify requirements
d. Assembly areas
e. Resources
9.
Traffic Control Considerations
a. Capacity planning factor
b. Traffic control points
c. Movement
d. Access control
e. Use of staging areas
f. Rest areas
10. Redistribution of Resources
a. Food and Water
b. Medical
c. Equipment
d. Fire, emergency medical, sheriff / police, public works,
e. Fuel
11. CPG 2-15 is to be used for the development of this attachment.
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Tab 2
Evacuation of Coshocton 2nd Street to the Muskingum River Area
A. INTRODUCTION
This Tab addresses the specific procedures and actions required to effect a successful
evacuation of the area covered. This plan is to reduce to a minimum, the personnel loss due to
injury or death to residents in the affected area.
B. AREA ADDRESSED
The specific area addressed in this Tab is that area between the Muskingum River and South
2nd Street in the City of Coshocton.
C. EVENT ADDRESSED
The event addressed is rising water in the Muskingum River that is projected to or does
overflow the river bank in this area. This is expected to occur at a river level, at the Coshocton
river gauge, between 19.3 and 19.5 feet..
D. MONITORING OF CONDITIONS
Monitoring of the river level and weather conditions will be accomplished by the following steps
and for the following parameters:
1.
Muskingum River at the Coshocton gauging station. The web site should be monitored
when the river is at 18 feet and is expected to rise. This is best accomplished by monitoring
the following web site:
http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pbz
2.
When the Muskingum is at 19 feet and is expected to rise and reach above flood stage for
thissection of the river, additional monitoring of the following inflows to Muskingum River
drainage area will begin:
Killbuck Creek
Walhonding River
Tuscarawas River
3. When conditions are identified that indicates the Muskingum River will continue to rise and
is projected to reach the level of 19 feet or higher, flood watch / warning will be provided to
the public.
E. PUBLIC NOTICE
There are three (3) levels of public notice that will be used:
1.
Warning
Warnings will be posted to the public, when the Muskingum River as measured at the
Coshocton gauge station, indicates that the river level is increasing and there is a possibility
that within 12 to 24 hours water will reach the flood level for this area.
2.
Voluntary Evacuation
Evacuation notices will be posted when the Muskingum River, as measured at the
Coshocton gauge station, indicates that the river level is increasing and within 2 to 4 hours
will overflow into the area.
3.
Required Evacuation
Required Evacuation notices will be posted when the Muskingum River as measured at the
Coshocton gauge station indicates that the river level is increasing and will overflow into the
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area with enough force to cause damage to buildings and later evacuations will require
special equipment and place responders in harms way.
F. TRANSPORTATION
There are specific requirements for each of the three (3) notice phases in E above:
1.
Warning
At this stage of warning, a count will be made to determine approximately how many people
will need to be evacuated and where they will be moved to for initial safety. With this data,
transportation sources will be contacted and placed on notice of potential need and to stand
by.
2.
Voluntary Evacuation
At this stage of warning, the transportation units placed on stand-by will be directed to
report to a location just outside the danger zone. From the staging area, they will be sent to
specific pickup points that were identified in the public notice for evacuation.
3.
Required Evacuation
Transportation needs for this stage of evacuation should not require additional equipment
as the number of people requiring forced evacuation should be less due to voluntary
evacuation by many.
G. SHELTERING
Sheltering requirements will also follow the three (3) warning phases:
1.
Warning
At this stage, an estimate of the number requiring evacuation has been determined and the
Coshocton Chapter of American Red Cross will be notified of this number and a joint
determination will be made of how many will take advantage of shelters. The Red Cross
should identify the location of shelters that could be opened and place the shelter staffs on
standby notice.
2.
Voluntary Evacuation
At this stage the Red Cross decides the location of shelters that will open and media will
announce the shelters are available and describe the best routes to the shelters.
3.
Required Evacuation
At this stage there should be few additional people in addition to the ones already evacuated
and would not plan to open additional shelters until the current open shelters have reached
their capacity.
H. RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES
The following people or agencies have the specific duties and responsibilities that they are to
accomplish for a successful evacuation for this area.
1. Emergency Management Agency
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Monitor the Weather
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Monitor the river levels
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Maintain contact with the COE (Mohawk Dam)
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Evaluate and project, short term (12 hours) and long term (length of event), the
river activity
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Activate the EOC as necessary or requested
Contact transportation resources as needed
Contact the animal shelter and specify what pet sheltering is required
Make special needs information available to evacuation personnel
2. Coshocton County Sheriff
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Monitor the Weather
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Monitor the river levels
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Secure the evacuated area
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Initiate evacuation announcement
3. Coshocton City Fire Department
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Upon being notified of a possible need for an evacuation, activate their
emergency plan for evacuations
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Initiate door to door check for residents
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Advise boat rescue teams to stand by for call
4. Coshocton Chapter American Red Cross
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Upon being notified of a possible need for an evacuation, alert staff to stand by for
opening shelters
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On notification of an evacuation, open shelters as needed
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Provide evacuee registration service
5. Coshocton County Emergency Medical Service
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Upon being notified of a possible need of evacuation, alert crews to stand by
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Advise additional teams to standby for a call
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Notify Coshocton County Memorial Hospital of preparations for evacuation
6. City of Coshocton Mayor
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After being notified of the possibility of a needed evacuation, remain in contact
with the EMA
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Notify Coshocton City services that they could be needed
7. REACT
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8. ARES
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Establish traffic control as directed by the sheriff's department
Control access to flooded streets or roads
Upon notification of a possible evacuation, alert ARES members to standby.
Dispatch ARES members with radios and the ARES Communication van to
locations as requested,
establish radio frequencies and radio network
9. PIO
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Upon notification of a possible evacuation, standby
Upon notification of an evacuation prepare and release a media release for:
Voluntary evacuation
Advice for resident to turn off utilities, i.e., gas, water, and electric service
Advice for items to take along with them (See the Evacuation Checklist.)
EVACUATION CHECKLIST
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This checklist can be used when it is necessary to leave a residence and go to another
location for temporary shelter that provides basic living conditions.
Traveling Supplies
 See Car Kit Checklist
Equipment
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NOAA weather radio hand–operated or extra batteries
Cell phone and charger
Flashlight and batteries
Whistle
First Aid, Medications and Hygiene
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Car First Aid Kit
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Personal prescriptions for three (3) days
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Soap and towels
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Disposable hand wipes
Clothing
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Extra change of clothing, warm coat, hat, gloves
Warm clothes (If appropriate)
Sturdy shoes
Rain gear (If appropriate)
Food
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Water: 2 gallon / per day / per person, fruit juices, soft drinks
Snacks (high energy): granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter, crackers
Important Papers and Documents Keep records in plastic resealable bags.
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Cash and credit cards
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Driver’s license, will, bank account numbers
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Phone numbers for family and friends who need to be notified of relocation
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Passports, social security cards, immunization records
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Insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stock and bonds
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Credit card account numbers and companies
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Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Store these materials in a convenient location known to all family members.
Survey to Determine Number of Residents in the South Second Street Area
This survey was taken by a City Water Department employee in February 2007 to determine the
population base for planning purposes.
620 S. Water St.
116 Ivy St.
vacant / water off
vacant / water off
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120 Ivy St.
101 Walnut Street
105 Walnut Street
113 Walnut Street
123 Walnut Street
125 Walnut Street
127 Walnut Street
138 Walnut Street
132 Walnut Street
122 Walnut Street
114 Walnut Street
110 Walnut Street
104 Walnut Street
76 Walnut Street
105 Main Street
107 Main Street
vacant / water off
3
2
1
1
2
vacant / no water
(rental)
(rental)
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
(rental)
(rental)
(rental)
(rental)
2
3
(rental)
359 S. 2nd Street
365 S. 2nd Street
623 S. 2nd Street 2
vacant / no water
vacant / for rent
Minn-Lynn Trailer Courts
80 Zero Street
158
777 1/2 S. 2nd St. 72
825 S. 2nd St.
56
Sadler Trailer Court
66 W. Pine St.
64 W. Pine St.
503 River Rd.
501 River Rd.
151 Vine St.
118 Mulberry St.
122 Mulberry St.
111 Mulberry St.
102 Mulberry St.
220 S. Water Street
218 S. Water Street
214 S. Water Street
144 S. Water Street
138 S. Water Street
131 S. Water Street
141 S. Water Street
143 S. Water Street
149 S. Water Street
10
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
8
1
4
3
4
(6 trailers — 5 occupied)
(trailer)
(trailer)
(rental)
(rental)
(rental)
(rental)
(rental)
(vacant)
(apartment bldg)
vacant
1
3
2
4
TOTAL RESIDENTS 380
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Tab 3
Emergency Transportation Providers
EMS Squads
City of Coshocton
Village of Warsaw
Village of West Lafayette
24 hour
Service
1
1
1
Number of EMS Squads
Service in
Total EMS
30 Minutes
Squads Available
1
2
1
2
1
School Buses
Name
Riverview School
Ridgewood School
Coshocton City School
Hopewell
Public Transportation
Name
Muskingum Coach
Numbers / Availability
1 Hr
3 Hr
Handicap
Fleet
10
25
1
36
11
11
1
23
4
7
11
6
2
8
8
1 van 1 van
1
2
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Gas
Phone 24 x 7
740-622-2545
Fuel
Diesel
Fleet
24
Radio
Frequency
See “Controlled
and Sensitive
Information”
Radio
Frequency
Use CB radios
Air Ambulances
Name
Medflight
Critical Care units
MICU - Ground Units
Rotary Wing
24 x 7
6
2
Vans
Agency Name
Contact
Senior Center
Rhonda Haas
Coshocton Co
Deb Laney
Coord Transportation
Additional
available in 2 hrs
0
2
Phone
740-622-4852
740-622-7139
Total Rotary
Wing Ambulances
6
4
Number / Capacity
3 - 6 passenger vans
Private auto and vans
contracted to the county
Note: See the Emergency Resource Catalog for additional contact information.
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May 07
Evaluate and project, short term (12 hours) and long term (length of event),
What the river level is likely to do
Activate the EOC as necessary or requested partial activation
Contact transportation resources as needed
1.
Coshocton County Sheriff
○ Monitor the Weather
○ Monitor the river levels
○ Notify REACT to stand by for activation
○ Make decision to evacuate, activate services
2.
Coshocton City Fire Department
○ Notify to standby to activate their service for possible an evacuation
3.
Coshocton Chapter Red Cross
○ Notify to standby to activate plans for shelter(s)
○ When notified of the need for an evacuation, open shelters
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4.
Coshocton County Emergency Medical Service
○ Notify EMS Service that they could be needed
5.
City of Coshocton Mayor
o After being notified of the possibility of a needed evacuation to remain in contact
with the EMA
○ Notify City resources that they could be needed
6.
Coshocton County EOC
○ Notify for possible partial activation of the EOC
○ Notify:
WTNS Radio
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